Oh, the ID scanners. The little gadgets, which seem to be straight out a sci fi movie. You’ve seen these gadgets everywhere, from the club when the bouncer inspects your driver’s permit to the high tech office building that looks like Fort Knox. Let’s look into how these devices work and why they can be more than paperweights. Read more.
Let’s discuss how these things function. Imagine that your ID was a real book. The scanner knows the story of your ID after just one glance. It turns your ID into digital data faster than you could say “Open Sesame.”
Why even scan IDs anymore? Simple: we want to make sure the bad apple’s are kept out, and that everyone who is playing the game has the right age. Clubs and bars use them in order to avoid serving underage patrons drinks because no one wants an expensive fine. These posh corporate places are no exception. They want people who are in the right place to be able to enter the lobby.
Now, here’s when it gets really spicy: privacy issues. The digital ether is filled with information every time you scan your ID. The fear of where your information could end up or who may be looking at it can be quite unnerving.
Let’s not even talk about fake identification. It’s like a race to see who can make ID scanners better. The scanners however are becoming smarter and have added new features including checking for photos, holograms as well as matching the faces of people to their pictures.
What does this all mean to you or me? We now live in a modern world where the purpose of showing your ID goes beyond proving that you are old enough to attend a party or enter into a building. It’s important to balance security with privacy.
ID scanners, like those know-itall characters from movies, are sometimes useful but too smart for their good. These scanners keep our things safe, but remind us to be aware that Big Brother can be watching. We have these little gatekeepers who decide who goes in and who doesn’t.
ID scanners, as I will conclude (and I am wrapping up now because my coffee is getting cold), are fascinating machines. These devices are here for the long haul, simplifying and complicating our lives. When you come across one at your workplace, be sure to give it respect (or suspicion). It knows more than many of your friends.
In this dance of technology and privacy it’s good to be aware who’s in charge. Don’t forget to be responsible with your techy goodness, and keep all your personal info under lock andkey. This game teaches resilience and curiosity.
Take the time to get lost. You may find yourself right where you need to go, surrounded by memories that are just waiting to happen.